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Texas Children's rehires some laid-off workers
After laying off about 1,000 employees in August, Houston-based Texas Children’s Hospital has rehired some of its rehabilitation therapists, the Houston Chronicle reported Sept. 17.
Workplace gender parity still 50 years away, report says
While women have made workplace gains over the last 10 years, they still face significant challenges in their roles and careers.
Less than half of employees report unethical behavior
Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. workers have witnessed or have firsthand knowledge of colleagues expressing unethical behavior, according to a Sept. 4 Gallup article.
Children's Hospital Colorado appoints new chief nursing officer
Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora has selected Jennifer Roth, MSN, RN, to serve as its next chief nursing executive and senior vice president of patient care services.
New Jersey hospitals lean on home visits to reduce maternal, baby mortality
Amid closures of OB-GYN units across the U.S., states are turning to home visitation programs to keep babies and new mothers healthy and reduce hospitalizations, NJ Spotlight News reported Sept. 17.
10 most, least diverse states in 2024
California is the most diverse state in the country, and West Virginia is the least, according to WalletHub’s 2024 ranking published Sept. 17.
PET scan deserts: 7 things to know
Approximately 44.2 million people in the U.S. live more than 60 miles away from the nearest cardiac positron emission tomography center, according to a study published Aug. 28 in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.
Ballad Health to boost rural care with AI platform
Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has partnered with Andor Health to deploy its AI-powered virtual care platform, ThinkAndor, with the goal of expanding access to healthcare for rural populations.
A program that cuts antibiotic use by 50% without hurting patient satisfaction
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic reduced unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory infections by 50% without diminishing patient satisfaction by implementing an ambulatory antibiotic stewardship program.
Hospital confront long-term strain from Change Healthcare hack
This year’s ransomware attack on Change Healthcare sent shockwaves through hospitals across the U.S., disrupting revenue cycle management, compromising data privacy, and threatening the financial stability of many healthcare providers already recoverin…
